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W.Va. county fire departments receive funding through American Rescue Plan grants
PRINCETON, W.Va.— Fire engines and firefighting equipment, sewer infrastructure, public park improvements, new voting machines and new quarters for the sheriff’s department are among the ways Mercer County has used and continues to use over $11 million in American Rescue Plan money. In 2021, Mercer County was awarded...
Ghouls, Horror and Spook-ables! Why collectables are returning to the scene
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – A spook-tacular shop is set up right in Mercer County. Not only do they serve the frights, but they also serve a huge variety of collectables! Collectables are classified as any object having value or interest to a collector. The Spookables collectors shop in Bluefield is filled to the brim with […]
Ohio child who had four surgeries in a week gets life saved by a West Virginia nurse after she discovered something deeper needed to be addressed
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — For Wheeling’s golfers, the Kalkreuth Amateur Golf Championship is a day to get on the green and practice their swing. But for the pediatric patients at Easterseals, the money it raises means a chance for their young lives to blossom. Six months ago, a child now bouncing on a ball and […]
West Virginia delegate says “it’s time for Biden to withdraw from the Presidential race”
A West Virginia delegate has said "it's time" for President Joe Biden withdraw from the Presidential race. Delegate Kayla Young, a Democrat from Kanawha County, posted on her social media a statement saying the national Democratic Party is on the wrong path.
Federal appeals court refuses to lift order blocking Biden administration’s Title IX rule
A federal appeals court refused to lift a judge’s order to temporarily halt the Biden administration’s Title IX rule. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal district judge’s preliminary injunction, blocking the new Title IX rule in six states: Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. “As we see it, the […]
Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session
A coalition of health care organizations is again calling on West Virginia leaders to increase state funding for tobacco prevention. In a letter Wednesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, along with the West Virginia Dental Association, West Virginia Hospital Association and the West Virginia State Medical Association asked Gov. Jim Justice to include […] The post Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Greenbrier County Schools Included in WVDE 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Awards Announcement
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grants. Funds are awarded competitively to youth-serving organizations and local educational agencies to provide high-quality, academic-focused afterschool programs for students. The 2025 awardees are: Greenbrier County Schools Morgan […] The post Greenbrier County Schools Included in WVDE 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Awards Announcement appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Power outage planned for parts of Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties
POCAHONTAS COUNTY/GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Two power outages are planned for parts of Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties for facility upgrades. One power outage will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and around 600 customers in the Cass, Dunmore, Durbin, Green Bank, and Stony Bottom areas of Pocahontas County […]
Capito Announces Congressionally Directed Spending Award to Support Greenbrier County Waterline Extension
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Greenbrier County Public Service District (PSD) No. 2. This award, which was secured through a Congressionally Directed […] The post Capito Announces Congressionally Directed Spending Award to Support Greenbrier County Waterline Extension appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia State Parks are set to introduce an exciting new activity: FlingGolf. FlingGolf is a blend of lacrosse and golf, offering a fresh and engaging experience for players of all levels. WV DNR & WV State Parks are introducing FlingGolf at five state parks this year: Cacapon, Canaan, Pipestem, Stonewall, […] The post FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WV DoHS launches new tool to help staff with abuse, neglect cases
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting ready to launch a new tool to help improve their centralized intake system for abuse and neglect. The DoHS says they’ve partnered with the non-profit Evident Change – formerly known as the National Council on Crime & Delinquency and the Children’s Research […]
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Wood County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in commemoration of the life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Thomas Albert Azinger. “Cathy […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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